Angela Porter - Director graduated from Dunfermline College of Physical Education with a BA Hons Recreation and started her career in Glasgow as a sports facilities manager. Following this she became Glasgow’s first women in sport officer responsible for initiating and developing programmes aimed at encouraging women to participate in sport.

Four years managing Fitness Scotland the National Governing Body for fitness in Scotland followed providing experience at national level managing sporting events, physical activity initiatives and coach education programmes for instructors and tutors. Angela joined the School of Sport as Director in 1999.

She is a keen sportsperson skiing, playing hockey (although very occasionally) and running to keep fit. She has several coaching awards but prefers to leave it to the experts!

Angela graduated from the University of Strathclyde in November 2008 with a MSc in Local Government Management. Her research entitled "It's all about cups and medals, isn't it?" measuring performance and success at the National Sports School earned her a commendation and the opportunity to continue to PHd level.

Angela organised a 2012 pre-games training camp in Glasgow (2011) for Zambian athletes and is responsible for international exchange programmes for pupils and staff with Rostov-On-Don (Artistic gymnastics), Perth, Australia (Hockey) Dalian, China (badminton) and is currently developing a global schools partnership with Trinidad and Tobago.

Loraine Henderson - Coordinator worked with Glasgow City Council in various departments prior to the formation of Culture and Sport Glasgow, starting in sports facilities initially working at Bellahouston Leisure Centre and later moving to Scotstoun Leisure Centre.

She then worked for five years in Swimming Development where she helped organise and run The Learn To Swim Scheme.

Loraine is an ex-international trampolinist and represented Scotland at many international events including the World Trampolining and Tumbling Championships in France where she was placed eighth.